Hi! It's my first time requesting. I have been meaning to, I just forgot until now. Can I request for a Billy Hicks x ex!fiancee!reader where Billy sees her lately and he misses her. and they are always running into each other. and she is missing him too because she has been apart of the group now because Leslie and Jewls introduced her to everyone. and Billy admits that he still wants to be with her and never cheat on her or take her for granted again. It may sound stupid, but I love how you write for Rob Lowe characters! Ty! Take Care!
𓂃˖ ࣪⊹ Second Chances Don't Knock Fast
ex!fiancee!reader x Billy Hicks
˙⋆✮ ˙ summary: Billy really does miss you when you get closer with everyone
˙⋆✮ ˙ warning: angst, small fluff
˙⋆✮ ˙ a/n: Yesss! I need some more Rob Lowe request! And welcome to my family! Request anytime! Enjoy!
Billy noticed you long before you noticed him.
You were standing across the garage with Leslie and Jewls, laughing at something one of them had said while everyone else worked around you.
It had become a familiar sight.
Somehow, no matter where the group met, the two of you always seemed to end up in the same place.
At first, it had been awkward.
Billy looked away before you could catch him staring.
"You gonna say hi this time?" Leslie asked as she walked past him with a knowing smile.
"I don't think she'd want that."
Leslie raised an eyebrow.
Billy walked in, and there you were, already sitting in a booth with Jewls.
Your eyes met for only a second.
You both smiled politely.
Jewls noticed immediately.
"You know," she said after Billy ordered his coffee at the counter, "this is getting ridiculous."
"The two of you acting like strangers."
You'd spent months planning a future together.
Arguing over the tiniest details that had once seemed so important.
Everything had fallen apart.
Because Billy had made choices that broke your trust.
He'd taken for granted the person who had loved him most.
Even though it broke your heart.
Then another accidental meeting.
This time, everyone had gathered for a bonfire.
Someone had brought a guitar.
Someone else was attempting to roast marshmallows with... questionable success.
You wandered a little farther from the group, enjoying the quiet.
"You always did like escaping the crowd."
Billy stood a few feet away, hands tucked into his jacket pockets.
An awkward silence settled between you.
"I can leave if you'd rather be alone," he offered.
You surprised yourself by shaking your head.
He stepped beside you, both of you watching the fire crackle in the distance.
"I've been meaning to talk to you."
He rubbed the back of his neck.
"I just... never knew how."
"Guess we're both stubborn."
The words came so honestly that they caught you off guard.
"I miss making you laugh."
"I miss coming home and knowing you'd be there."
His eyes lifted to yours.
"I've tried really hard not to."
A sad smile crossed his face.
He stared at the ground for a moment before speaking again.
"I know I don't deserve another chance."
You stayed quiet, letting him continue.
"...there isn't an excuse."
"And I hate myself for that."
"I'd give anything to take it back."
He looked at you with eyes full of regret.
"But if... if you ever gave me another chance..."
His voice almost cracked.
"I'd spend every day proving you never had to question me again."
"I'd never cheat on you."
"I'd never take you for granted again."
"I already learned what that cost me."
The sincerity in his voice made it hard to look away.
"You were the best thing that ever happened to me."
"And I was too stupid to realize it until I'd already lost you."
Your eyes filled with tears.
"You really hurt me, Billy."
"I kept wondering why I wasn't enough."
His expression immediately crumbled.
He stepped forward before stopping himself.
"No, don't ever think that."
"You were always enough."
"I was the one who failed you."
He shook his head firmly.
"They weren't because of you."
A tear slipped down your cheek.
Billy instinctively reached up before hesitating.
His fingertips gently brushed the tear away.
"I still love you," he admitted softly.
You looked at him for a long moment.
Hope flickered across his face, but he didn't move.
"I know love isn't enough," he said.
"I know trust has to be earned."
A small smile appeared despite his nerves.
The man standing in front of you wasn't the same one you'd walked away from months ago.
Ready to listen instead of making promises he couldn't keep.
Finally, you smiled—small, but genuine.
"You don't get the ring back tonight."
He let out a quiet laugh.
"You don't get to skip to the happy ending."
You slipped your hand into his.
"...we can start with talking."
Billy looked down at your intertwined hands as though he couldn't quite believe it.
Then he smiled—a real one, brighter than you'd seen in a long time.
Back by the bonfire, Leslie nudged Jewls with a grin as they spotted the two of you talking in the distance.
"Told you they'd figure it out."
"They've still got a road ahead."
She watched as Billy and you slowly walked back toward the group, side by side.
"But at least this time..."
"...they're walking it together."
